Midwives Versus Doctors: The Gloves Are Still Off

The C-section is now the most common procedure performed in the United States. A third of American children are born through the belly instead of vaginally. Every year for the last decade, the States has set a new record for the number of C-sections. Now that I have your … [Read more...]

Changes: Talking To My Tween about Sex

I can't even say the words. I can't begin to type or tell you the discomfort I have talking to my daughter about puberty. Why? Uh, because I'm human. If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I'm fallible. I've talked to her. I've given her the facts of life, … [Read more...]

Green Summer Fun in the Sun: Avoid Sunburns and Bug Bites Naturally

The days are getting longer, the sun is shining, and kids want to be outside. Soon there will be a whole summer full of long days and energetic kids spending hours outdoors. Yet there are a few things that can put a damper on summer fun fast...sunburns and bug bites. How can … [Read more...]

Nature Scavenger Hunt

The kids I nannied LOVED when I planned this for them. They were all so different in their likes and dislikes but they ALL enjoyed this. You can make it as elaborate or as simple as you would like.Depending on the age of the children, how long you would like to spend outside, … [Read more...]

Eco-Libris: An interview with Suzanne Corso, author of "Sammy and Sue Go Green Too!"

This post was originally posted on Eco-Libris blog on May 8. "Sammy and Sue Go Green Too!" is not only a great children's book, but also a very inspirational one both for kids and their parents. If you had a chance to read our review of the book you probably know already … [Read more...]